Fieldwork #6 Reflection

"Observe your FW classroom (or give examples from the previous visits) and determine what elements/principles of constructivist practice you would see."

In my fieldwork classroom, I had the opportunity to watch a lesson in science regarding the diet. Using resources from my plate.org and newspaper and magazine clippings, students were able to construct and talk about what they ate for the supper the evening before, the morning of, and what they had for lunch. We were able build 'their plate' and then construct what the ideal plate should have in our diet. Students were amazed at how different the diets were and what lacking or sufficient. In this hands on model, students were able to reflect on their own diet and compare it what is considered the model diet by the U.S. Gov't.

As a tried exemplify during my presentation, hands on learning has always been my focus of interest. Whether it be trying to build a circuit or navigating a stream in nature. By giving students the tools to experiment with, it allows them to figure out on their own why things work. By adding supported guidance, students can learn to do amazing things.